ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29625

Part of Anderson, SC

Pop. 28,012·Anderson County·109th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,253/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.8%

vs US Median

-$679

Reported rents

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ZIP 29625 · $1,253

More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,050

1 BR

$1,070

2 BR

$1,210

3 BR

$1,570

4 BR+

$1,910

Research median

$1,210/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29625 changed +6.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($61,960) is $1,549 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,210); a 3-bedroom is $1,570.

Rank in Anderson

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Anderson.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29625. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,036/yr

At $1,253/mo median

Location

CityAnderson

StateSC

CountyAnderson County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.6% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29625 (Anderson, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,012

Median income

$61,960

Median age

43.1

Renters

29.4%

Age distribution

17.8%

24.2%

23.2%

14%

20.8%

Under 1817.8%

18–3424.2%

35–5423.2%

55–6414%

65+20.8%

Gender

49.5%

50.5%

Male49.5%

Female50.5%

Race & ethnicity

76.9%

15.7%

White76.9%

Black15.7%

Hispanic4.4%

Asian1.1%

Other2%

Education (25+)

32.7%

33.5%

24%

No HS diploma9.8%

HS diploma32.7%

Some college33.5%

Bachelor's+24%

Housing tenure

70.6%

29.4%

Owner70.6%

Renter29.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29625 in Anderson, SC has changed in 5 years

Income

$50,548 → $61,960

up 22.6%

Population

28,023 → 28,012

up 0.0%

Renter share

33.3% → 29.4%

-3.9 pts

Bachelor's+

21.6% → 24%

+2.4 pts

Median age

42.3 → 43.1

+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $50,548 to $61,960 across the same window, up 22.6% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 33.3% to 29.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.6% to 24% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29625 covers Anderson, SC. The median rent here is $1,253/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($61,960/yr), ZIP 29625 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29625?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,253/mo in ZIP 29625. The local median household income is $61,960/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29625?

Rent in ZIP 29625 has risen 6.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 29625 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29625 is one of the more affordable among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #109 of 117 at $1,253/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29625 changed +6.6%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.